Credit Manager

105 rue St-Jacques O Montreal Quebec,H2Y 1L6
- Contributes to the development and implementation of lending related policies and procedures.
- Acts as a trusted advisor to assigned business/group.
- Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.
- Recommends and implements solutions based on analysis of issues and implications for the business.
- Assists in the development of strategic plans.
- Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
- Identifies business needs, designs/develops tools and training programs; may include delivery of training to audiences.
- Helps determine business priorities and best sequence for execution of business/group strategy.
- Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.
- Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensures alignment between stakeholders.
- Integrates information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
- Employs systems (e.g. customized exception reports, tracking reports etc.) to manage information.
- Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
- Builds change management plans of varying scope and type; leads or participates in a variety of change management activities including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.
- Leads or participates in defining the communication plan designed to positively influence or change behaviour; develops tailored messaging; and identifies appropriate distribution channels.
- Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
- Provides technical expertise to other team members, acting as a go-to person for the team.
- Supports the manager by coordinating and managing workflow and exception requests; escalates any concerns.
- Reviews and communicates decisions on credit transactions with rationale that can be understood and explained to customers.
- Identifies and advises on terms, conditions and collateral requirements for the transaction decision as well as opportunities for cross-selling and/or alternative solutions to meet client’s needs.
- Keeps abreast of economic and market developments within the portfolio to inform decision making and credit risk policies.
- Provides approval for exceptions according to established policy and standards.
- Monitors the credit portfolio through transaction review & approval to ensure compliance with the Bank’s lending policies and procedures.
- Provides credit risk coaching and advice to sales & service employees to increase awareness of risk, policy, and knowledge of structuring transactions.
- Supports the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
- Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
- Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Monitors and tracks performance and addresses any issues.
- Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
- Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
- Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.

**Qualifications**:

- Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Credit Qualifications and associated credit knowledge and skills according to the established qualification standards.
- In-depth knowledge of banking products & services.
- In-depth knowledge of industry trends and regulations.
- In-depth knowledge of credit portfolio management policies & procedures, and financing guidelines.
- Proven leadership skills and highly developed coaching skills.
- Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.
- Verbal & written communication skills - In-depth.
- Collaboration & team skills - In-depth.
- Analytical and problem solving skills - In-depth.
- Influence skills - In-depth.
- Data driven decision making - In-depth.

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